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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.79, 1,027.07 and 222.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.79, 1,027.07 and 222.50 is: 333.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.79 : 1,027.07 = 222.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.79/1,027.07 = 222.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.79x = 1,027.07 × 222.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.79x = 228,524.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,524.53/684.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.71

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